Tag Archives: Chinese New Year

Home Made Pineapple Tarts

The best pineapple tarts that I can’t resist are the homemade ones and I was lucky enough to get loads to greedily nosh on.  Before this I was quite impressed among the store sold ones with the brand known as … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Festive Bazaar

There was one time during Chinese New Year, many years ago when I came down with one of my sweetest friends. We practically had to hold on to each other otherwise we would have been swallowed in the crowd. That … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Street Light Up

The red dragon looked even more awesome all lit up, against the pretty blue sky at dusk. I am so glad I got a close up look. Massive load of cars. And then the massive throngs of people. Felt bad … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park & Lucky Red Underwear at OG

This is the best way to burn calories. Walk the streets at night at one of the many festive bazaars. The most lively one is the one in Chinatown during Chinese New Year and I hope the photos captured how … Continue reading

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CNY 2012: VivoCity (& it’s Sad to See PageOne closing)

Another mall that’s buzzing with Chinese New Year festivities is VivoCity. There is an exhibition with vendors from China each year. If you need sweets for Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with St Michael’s (I know it’s M&S … Continue reading

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112 Katong Mall: Food, Yummy Spicy Noodles at Xiao La Jiao & CNY Decorations

I still like Liang Court best, but this little mall is beginning to become a close second. Especially when it comes to food other than Japanese food, where the best is still found at Liang Court in my opinion. Had … Continue reading

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CNY 2012: Festive Fun at Singapore’s Chinatown

This was our second visit and it was fun. Each time I see something new. This is the only time I don’t mind getting bumped into. It actually adds to the festiveness. Just knowing that everyone is out shopping for … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2012: Just Outside People’s Park Complex

You have to try the snack stalls here. Really authentic stuff from China. Pancakes with spicy pork filling. So good. I always see long queues forming. Another popular stall that we tried the last time. The yummy pacake that reminds … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park

It’s always most festive in Chinatown in the weeks before Chinese New Year. It was so crowded. Every year you can spot people crowding around this board reading their fortune for the dragon year. A close-up but couldn’t get close … Continue reading

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CNY 2012: Chinatown Ushers in the Year of the Dragon

If you’re intending to decorate your house for CNY, the Chinatown bazaar seems to have the lowest prices. But I guess for something unique you could go to the other countries in Asia where the festival is celebrated as well, … Continue reading

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The Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Decorations & Food in Chinatown

Chinatown is so lively, and you should head there to check it out at least once. Saw dragons everywhere. On angpow packets, in cutesy soft toy form and made with paper as decoration to welcome the New Year. The year … Continue reading

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Pretty Singapore Scenes at The Central

It’s Valentine’s Day at Central.  Can you see the floral heart at the end of the pink ‘carpet’?   From the carpark you can see a hazy image of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.  I love how this striking landmark … Continue reading

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WordPress Withdrawal

I am away on a very short holiday in Vietnam right now and I thought it would be a great chance for me to have a blogging blackout period. You see, I have been feeling that I have become addicted … Continue reading

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Blogging About Chinese New Year 2011

It just dawned on me that I have blogged a ton about Chinese New Year 2011 – The Year of the Rabbit.  Thought I’d better be a bit organized since February is already here.  Here are all my Singapore CNY … Continue reading

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River Hong Bao 2011 is Awesome (Head to the Float at Marina Bay)

As we drove past The Esplanade we were quite dismayed as it seemed like there was nothing to see, but when we walked towards the area after parking, I was thrilled at the sight before me.  River Hong Bao 2011 … Continue reading

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Trip to JB for Chinese New Year Cheer and No Bak Kwa

Made a short trip across the causeway to Johor Bahru (most Singaporeans just refer to it as JB) in Malaysia and was impressed at the vast improvements in the roads that have been repaved. No more potholes! The nearest mall, … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year Food Fair at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya)

It was lively and crowded at Ngee Ann City (where department store Takashimaya is) and you could feel that Chinese New Year’s approaching. The Fair is on till 1 February, so hurry there if you want to buy your cookies … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2011: Northpoint – Mall Linked to Yishun MRT

Northpoint is another old mall, but this one has been refurbished. There’s even a Wendy’s here now. The most interesting aspect of the Chinese New Year decorations was the Zodiac chart with fortunes for the year of the rabbit. To … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2011: Raffles City Shopping Centre

I used to love the Starbucks at this mall as it was cosy and located just where you got off the escalator, from City Hall MRT. It’s now been modified and no longer air-conditioned. It looks a bit too cramped … Continue reading

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My Village at Serangoon Gardens: Cafes, Restaurants and More

I loved checking out this new, cosy little mall, especially with the awesome Chinese New Year decorations.  Love the pretty pink lanterns that look like flowers and paper cutting styled bunnies everywhere.  I thought the cut-outs of the twin brothers … Continue reading

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#4. Mandarin Oranges

I love the slightly sourish sweet taste of these. Mandarin Oranges are a cinch to peel as well, which is great. They are also known as tangerines, which is a subgroup and most commonly available type of mandarin oranges. Here’s … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year 2011: Rabbits at Parkway Parade

Every place you go in Singapore right now, you can spot a rabbit.  Because it’s Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. Saw some lovely Peter Rabbit-esque ones at Parkway Parade (a relatively old mall in the East … Continue reading

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